Teacher's Aide (Great Achievers)
About The Position
The Teacher’s Aide supports the Great Achievers after-school program at Maring-Hunt Library in Muncie, Indiana. Great Achievers is a grant-funded 21st Century Community Learning Center program serving students in grades one through five. The program provides homework help and math, reading, and science lessons and activities to help increase students’ math and language arts skills. The aide assists the Great Achievers Supervisor and Lead Teachers with lesson planning, classroom support, student behavior, and student safety. This is a part-time, temporary position running from August 2026 through June 2027 during the Muncie Community Schools academic year. The schedule is up to 14 hours per week, including Monday through Thursday from 2:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Compensation is $12.07 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Adaptability, including willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities and openness to workplace change and variety.
- Attention to detail and ability to complete tasks accurately and thoroughly.
- Ability to communicate clearly, accurately, and respectfully, and to listen to others.
- Ability to provide prompt, attentive, and friendly customer service.
- Ability to portray a positive image of the library and promote its programs, materials, and services.
- Ability to cooperate with coworkers and management, complete duties in a timely manner, and ask for or provide help when needed.
- Comfort using computers, appropriate software, and job-related equipment.
- Ability to perform essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children in an educational setting.
Responsibilities
- Assist Lead Teachers and the Great Achievers Supervisor with lesson planning.
- Assist students with homework and lessons in the assigned classroom.
- Help manage student behavior and maintain a positive learning environment.
- Maintain student safety while students travel to and from school, on field trips, or home.
- Assist the Great Achievers Supervisor and Lead Teachers with other tasks as required.
- Follow USDA and CACFP meal patterns when providing after-school snacks.
Benefits
- Telehealth services for staff and immediate family members, including virtual urgent care.
- Professional development and skill-building opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
